Podcast appearances and mentions of aja barber

A disturbing shift away from diversity, equity and inclusion is spreading through the corporate world. Following US President Donald Trump's lead, some of the world's most powerful companies have rushed to dismantle years of positive work that's been done in this area.Race and gender are central to this discussion, but diversity and inclusion programs concern the whole gamut of non-majority groups in any given setting, including sexual orientation, disability and class. So what does mean to be abandoning policies and initiatives designed to make our societies, organisations and businesses fairer and more equitable for everyone? To remove unjust barriers to entry that have, for too long, locked less-privileged groups out? It's not like, our work is done here.Take, for example, the continued lack of representation of women in the C-suite. The numbers simply don't represent broader society - or brands' stakeholders and customer-bases. Or educational establishments that blatantly favour upper class students from rich families. That's where affirmative action comes in. Talking about merit-based hires and some lofty ideal of a colour/class/gender/disability-blind world is pure nonsense when some of us clearly get a head start over others.Big questions: what's driving brands to drop DEI programs? Did they ever really care in the first place? How do the culture wars play into all of this? Will what's happening in America spread to other countries? And will more big brands follow suit? Is diversity and inclusion officially dead - or just on life support?Tell us what you think? Find Clare on Instagram @mrspressGot recommendations? Hit us up!And please share these podcasts.THANK YOU.In this episode, Clare gives you a masterclass on the history, context and current state of play, then revisits key messages from previous episodes on this topic, including insights from Aja Barber, Lou Croff Blake, Rahemur Rahman and Junior Bishop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet the people using TikTok to break up with shopping, and learn why they say affordability is propelling them toward more climate-friendly habits, as they take on the social media challenge of a 'No Buy' year. And author Aja Barber shares stories of her own shopping addiction, how she “saw the light” and what happens when a 'No Buy' year turns into a lifestyle.

... And shopping and doing No Buy or Low Buy Years. NOTE: I (Sofie) refer to Aja Barber as Aja Barker - a very rude mistake from my end, I apologise profusely! Also I just learned that I also mispronounced her first name. I'm so so so sorry. MAIN SOURCEThe Year of Less by Cait FlandersCait Flanders' Substack about The Year of LessREFERENCESAdventures in Opting Out by Cait FlandersBuy Now on NetflixGoodbye, Things: On Minimalist Living by Fumio SasakiThe Life-Changing Magic of Tidying: A simple, effective way to banish clutter forever by Marie KondoCait Flanders' Shopping Ban AdviceMinimalism in the West by Alessandra I VolpiThe Privilege of Minimalism: Who Gets to be a Minimalist?Bradley on a Budget on TikTokDeinfluencer DepressionDotGov on TikTokConsumed: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism by Aja BarberAja Barber on InstagramNew Balance - evil?A List of All The Books We've Covered HereSubscribe to our Patreon for extra bonus episodes and our The Artist Way thing!Help Hole is on Instagram and TikTokSofie is on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter and FacebookAbby is on Instagram, TikTok and ThreadsSofie and Abby are both gigging in Copenhagen in March!Sofie is coming to Melbourne and Sydney!BUY SOFIE'S BOOK WILL I EVER HAVE SEX AGAIN? HERE!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Sofie Hagen and Abby WambaughEDITOR Sofie HagenSPECIAL PRODUCERS Anjana, Clem and MamaWambaJINGLE by Nicky ElsonLOGO PHOTO Marie HaldLOGO DESIGN Haiminh Le

The Guilty Feminist 420. American Election special – part one Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Grace Petrie with special guests Aja Barber and Mara ClarkeRecorded 24 November 2024 at The King's Head Theatre in London. Released 16 December.The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. More about Deborah Frances-Whitehttps://deborahfrances-white.comhttps://www.instagram.com/dfdubzhttps://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/the-guilty-feminist/9780349010120More about Grace Petriehttps://www.gracepetrie.comhttp://instagram.com/gracepetriemusicMore about Aja Barberhttps://www.patreon.com/AjaBarberhttps://www.instagram.com/ajabarberhttps://www.ajabarber.comMore about Mara Clarkehttps://www.instagram.com/mara.k.clarkehttps://www.supportingabortions.euFor more information about this and other episodes…visit https://www.guiltyfeminist.comtweet us https://www.twitter.com/guiltfempodlike our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/guiltyfeministcheck out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theguiltyfeministor join our mailing list http://www.eepurl.com/bRfSPTOur new podcasts are out nowMedia Storm https://podfollow.com/media-stormAbsolute Power https://podfollow.com/john-bercows-absolute-powerCome to a live recording:Six Conversations We're Scared to Have book tour: https://www.seetickets.com/search?q=deborah+frances-whiteThank you to our amazing Patreon supporters.To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.com/guiltyfeminist You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts or Acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/guiltyfeminist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever hit "complete purchase," only to be smacked with a wave of buyer's remorse? Join activist and author Aja Barber as she rips the band-aid off our collective consumption addiction and helps us imagine a world beyond fast fashion.In this eye-opening episode of the Scenic Route, we dive deep into:Why your shopping habits might be a hangover from colonialismThe truth behind "retail therapy" and emotional spendingHow to break free from the buy-buy-buy cultureFinding your authentic style without breaking the bankWhy secondhand shopping is your secret weaponHow to recognize and resist manipulative marketingBuilding a wardrobe that reflects your true valuesAja Barber, author of "Consumed: The Need for Collective Change," shares powerful insights about:The real environmental and human cost of fast fashionWhy "style" can't be purchased but must be discoveredBreaking the cycle of overconsumptionFinding freedom beyond the dopamine hit of shoppingBuilding a conscious closet that lasts (and your proud of)Whether you're a conscious consumer or just starting to question your shopping habits, this conversation is your wake-up call to reclaim your style, your values, and your purchasing power.Join us on the scenic route.Connect with Aja BarberWebsiteInstagramThreadsJoin her Patron for all things sustainable fashion (incl. the best secondhand finds!)Buy her book Consumed: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism_____________________________________________________________________Desire to find your Scenic Route? Visit jenniferwalter.me — a welcoming space for the emotionally exhausted to rest, discover, and playfully embrace inner peace. Embrace a softer, more fulfilling life today! For snapshots from Jennifer's scenic route to a softer life come over to Instagram TikTok PICK YOUR SCENIC ROUTE AFFIRMATIONReady to embrace your Scenic Route? Step off the beaten path with the Scenic Route Affirmation Card Deck. It's not about the hustle; it's about finding the courage to trust your inner compass and carve a path that's authentically yours. Tap into your inner wisdom and let it guide you.

How does feeling not good enough as a kid impact us when we're older? What can we do to wise up to a culture that sells us crappy stuff to make us feel better? Does finding the sweet spot of enoughness help?Enter Aja Barber, a writer with 237,000 Instagram followers, a critically acclaimed book, Consumed, and a fearless attitude when it comes to telling the unvarnished truth about how fast fashion really works. Aja Barber doesn't sugar coat it. In this conversation Melanie and Aja talk about why most people resist the uncomfortable truth and lean into how Aja got the fire in her belly, why it matters, and how she found enoughness for herself.Guest: @ajabarberMentioned in this episodeAja Barber on PatreonConsumed: The need for collective change; colonialism, climate change & consumerism, by Aja BarberFurther reading The Enoughness with Melanie RickeyProduced and edited by Steve HankeyAdditional production is by Sophie Smith It's recorded at 1 Warwick in Soho, a welcoming club for members and visitors alike, and the home of The Enoughness with Melanie Rickey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Depending on the source, the average American buys between 1 and 1.3 new pieces of clothing every single week—and consumption is at an all-time high. So, why aren't we tired of cheap shit yet and how can we better understand our psychological obsessions with spending? Well, we're diving into it with sustainability expert and author of Consumed, Aja Barber. Transcripts, show notes, production credits, and more can be found at: https://moneywithkatie.com/overconsumption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon responds to Shein and Temu threat with new low-price storefront: https://www.techspot.com/news/103565-amazon-responds-shein-temu-threat-new-low-price.html Fast fashion retailer Shein's brand trip didn't quite go as they planned. They sent a group of influencers to China to tour their facility after a bunch of bad press, but now those influencers are facing backlash themselves, and renouncing their partnership with Shein. The whole thing raises questions about the ethics and harm of fast fashion, as well as the influencers who shill for it. Aja Barber wrote the book on consumption. She explains why it's about more than just Shein. Aja is the most stylish person I know! Follow her on Patreon for sustainable style insights: https://www.patreon.com/AjaBarber Check out Aja's book Consumed: https://www.ajabarber.com/bookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Consumerist culture grows stronger every year, particularly with the expansion of marketing and influencers on social media, rising carbon emissions and inequality in supply chains. At All About Women this year, fashion activist and writer Aja Barber demystified the structural inequality embedded in the global fashion industry and spoke with moderator Jan Fran about ways we can be good global citizens while still enjoying what fashion has to offer. This event was recorded at the All About Women Festival at the Sydney Opera House on March 10, 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have reached the 100th episode of the podcast! For the past 100 episodes, at the end of each episode we have asked our guests the same question: What would a better future for fashion look like, to you? This question is important, because it sums up exactly why the podcast exists in the first place — to unpack exactly what it will take to cultivate a sustainable and equitable future for fashion.To celebrate this 100 episode milestone, we decided to mark the occasion by sharing a montage of some of our favorite answers, from guests we have had on the show, over the years. Plus, we are sharing a few listener answers to this question too. And, right at the end, we'll share our reflections on the topic as well. Enjoy listening to these visionary — yet practical — answers. Hopefully they'll give you some food for thought and reflection points for your own relationship with fashion. And thank you for tuning in to celebrate 100 episodes with us!***MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Podcast Episode: EP10: Building a Better Secondhand Fashion System with Emily StochlPodcast Episode: EP82: Rana Plaza 10 Years Later: What's Changed and What Hasn't? With Ayesha BarenblatPodcast Episode: EP66: Defashioning and Creating a Pluriverse of Clothing Systems with Fashion Act NowPodcast Episode: EP22: Colonialism, Consumerism, and Changing the Fashion Industry with Aja BarberPodcast Episode: EP77: What Democratizing Fashion Is Truly About with Natalie ShehataPodcast Episode: EP54: Slowing Down Media with Kestrel JenkinsPodcast Episode: EP81: How We Can Expand the Sustainable Fashion Conversation with Samata PattinsonPodcast Episode: EP24: The Fascinating Psychology Behind Fashion and Consumption with Shakaila Forbes-BellPodcast Episode: EP79: Sustainable Fashion Policy and Collective Action with Elizabeth ClinePodcast Episode: EP20: How We Can Make Mending Mainstream with Josephine Philips of SojoYuhanne Natividad's (podcast editor) contact details: LinkedIn***CONNECT WITH CONSCIOUS STYLE:

As you might have noticed, we are just one episode away from the 100th episode of the podcast! We're starting the celebrations early and changing up the usual format with this episode. Instead of interviewing a guest, this week we're sharing 10 lessons we've learned from 100 episodes of the podcast that features interviews with some of the most inspiring changemakers in the fashion industry.***MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Online Platform: Conscious Fashion CollectiveOnline Community: Conscious Fashion Collective MembershipPodcast Episode: EP79: Sustainable Fashion Policy and Collective Action with Elizabeth ClinePodcast Episode: EP96: Choosing Hope Over Climate Doomism with Isaias Hernandez Podcast Episode: EP50: Why Fast Fashion Is So Addictive with Zainab MahmoodPodcast Episode: EP24: The Fascinating Psychology Behind Fashion and Consumption with Shakaila Forbes-BellPodcast Episode: EP56: Style Psychology and the Drivers of Consumption with Dr. Dion Terrelonge Podcast Episode: EP77: What Democratizing Fashion Is Truly About with Natalie ShehataPodcast Episode: EP81: How We Can Expand the Sustainable Fashion Conversation with Samata PattinsonPodcast Episode: EP73: How To Uncover Your Soul Style with Kerry WildePodcast Episode: EP17: More Creativity, Less Consumption: Sustainable Stylist Tips from Alyssa BeltempoPodcast Episode: EP51: How To Find Joy In Your Closet Again with Stylist Sam WeirPodcast Episode: EP80: Where Does Fashion Stand On Climate Progress? A Conversation with Stand.EarthPodcast Episode: EP90: Rethinking Traditional Supply Chains with Ria Ana Sejpal of LilabarePodcast Episode: EP29: Compostable Clothing, Natural Dyes, and Localizing Fashion Systems with Lydia Wendt of California Cloth FoundryPodcast Episode: EP54: Slowing Down Media with Kestrel JenkinsPodcast Episode: EP94: Can Slow Fashion Businesses Scale Without Encouraging Overconsumption? With Mahdiyyah MuhammadPodcast Episode: EP92: From Extractive to Regenerative Fashion: Slow Growth, Climate Beneficial Fibers, and Cooperative Models with Laura Sansone of New York Textile LabPodcast Episode: EP38: How Custom Collaborative is Paving the Way for a Better Fashion Future with Ngozi OkaroPodcast Episode: EP20: How We Can Make Mending Mainstream with Josephine Philips of SojoPodcast Episode: EP57: Tips for Starting a Slow Fashion Brand with Selina Ho of ReclosetedPodcast Episode: EP58: The History of Fast Fashion with Sara IdacavagePodcast Episode: EP85: A People's History of Clothing with Sofi ThanhauserPodcast Episode: EP22: Colonialism, Consumerism, and Changing the Fashion Industry with Aja Barber***CONNECT WITH CONSCIOUS STYLE:

Writer and stylist Aja Barber on the imperialism of the fashion industry and how to kick your shopping addiction. And how Kenya's dealing with your unwanted clothing.

In this episode we read ‘Consumed' by Aja Barber - a book about capitalism, colonialism, consumerism, climate change and COURAGE. Thanks to Ash Tanya for buddy reading this week! https://www.youtube.com/c/AshTanya/ No Books on a Dead Planet is produced and presented by Leena Norms. Artwork by Gung Ho Studios. Edited by Craig Simmonds. Follow Leena's work elsewhere… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leenanorms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leenanorms/ Poetry collection: https://linktr.ee/bargainbinromcom

What if fashion brands put garment workers first? What if a fashion brand set the prices they pay to their suppliers based on ensuring workers were making a living wage, rather than negotiating the prices as low as possible to maximize profits? This is part of implementing more responsible purchasing practices — purchasing practices meaning not how the consumer buys something, but how the brand purchases their orders from their suppliers, since most brands do not produce their own clothes. The reality is that right now the system is set up with the wrong incentives. For example, Buyers at many fashion brands receive bonuses if they achieve larger margins with their orders they purchase from their suppliers — larger margins meaning they pay their suppliers less, and thus the supplier will have less money to pay their workers fairly or invest in sustainability initiatives like transitioning to clean energy. So we need a paradigm shift. True systems change. And one proposal for doing so is worker-centric pricing, which Stella and I are going to dive into in this episode!>>> TRANSCRIPT*****MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Sustainable Fashion Career Platform: Conscious Fashion CollectiveCommunity: Conscious Fashion Collective MembershipArticle: What If Fashion Prices Put Garment Workers First?Doc: Worker-Centric Pricing ModelOrganization: Union of Concerned Researchers in FashionInstagram: Aja BarberPodcast Episode: EP71: Is Sustainable Fashion Always More Expensive?Podcast Episode: EP60: Living Wages for Garment Makers with Anne Bienias of Clean Clothes CampaignPodcast Episode: EP45: Are Better Brand-Supplier Relationships The Missing Link to Ethical Fashion?***CONNECT WITH CONSCIOUS STYLE:

Sustainable fashion is complex. Where do we start as a consumer? How much responsibility do we have and how do we know that what we buy is actually more sustainable and ethical? In today's episode, we want to answer these questions and talk about greenwashing, supporting small and local businesses, materials, and quality of clothes too. Hopefully, this can help you make informed choices or offer an additional perspective for future fashion consumption. Resources we talked about: Book, "Consumed" by Aja Barber: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/70986183 Website to check brands for their ethics and sustainability, good on you: https://goodonyou.eco/ Check out Victoria's YouTube channel ⁠HERE⁠ and follow her on Instagram ⁠@minimal_victoria Now you can also support us on ⁠⁠Steady⁠⁠ to listen without ads and to help this podcast become self-sustainable :) Find us on social media: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@moreorless_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lesspauli_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ecofriend.lia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lesspauli_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ecofriend. lia⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠moreorless_podcast⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moreorlesspodcast/message

Fast fashion retailer Shein's brand trip didn't quite go as they planned. They sent a group of influencers to China to tour their facility after a bunch of bad press, but now those influencers are facing backlash themselves, and renouncing their partnership with Shein. The whole thing raises questions about the ethics and harm of fast fashion, as well as the influencers who shill for it.   Aja Barber wrote the book on consumption. She explains why it's about more than just Shein.   Aja is the most stylish person I know! Follow her on Patreon for sustainable style insights: https://www.patreon.com/AjaBarber   Check out Aja's book Consumed: https://www.ajabarber.com/book   Wanna support the There Are No Girls On The Internet? Check us out on Patreon at Patreon.com/tangoti See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aja and I are back with Pt. 2 today! I hope you are already familiar with Aja Barber and her work but if you're not buckle up. I was prepared for Aja to be unfathomably smart, and informative but she's also very funny and easy to talk to. Her book Consumed is a super informative, surprisingly easy read for such dense material and the planets aligned to let Aja and I have a conversation during Earth Month. We cover a lot of ground today discussing fast fashion, ways to challenge our consumption and some of the more insidious aspects of the fashion industry and how it relates back to colonialism. Thanks to Aja being so generous with her time and mind. Resources mentioned:NooworksBig Bud PressLora Gene Céline Semaan and The Slow Factory Where to find us:Aja's WebsiteAja's IGSupport Aja's PatreonBuy Aja's Book Shop Aja's collection with Lora Gene How to Be Human InstagramAnna's InstagramBook a session with Anna

Thanks, Advisor.com! Schedule a FREE consultation call with Advisor.com today at Advisor.com and never make another financial decision alone! This week, Chelsea sits down with author, stylist, and slow fashion advocate Aja Barber to talk about the chaotic, unsustainable, and unsatisfying fast fashion model that has taken over nearly every aspect of our consumption, and how to break free from it. Follow Aja on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ajabarber/?hl=en Buy Aja's book Consumed here  MORE FROM TFD Join our membership program, The Society at TFD to get exclusive bonus content + access to tons of other perks like our members-only book club: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPYNpQ2fHv9HJ-q6MIMaPw/join The Financial Diet site: http://www.thefinancialdiet.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefinancialdiet Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFDiet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinancialdiet/?hl=en

I hope you are already familiar with Aja Barber and her work but if you're not buckle up. I was prepared for Aja to be unfathomably smart, and informative but she's also very funny and easy to talk to. Her book Consumed is a super informative, surprisingly easy read for such dense material and the planets aligned to let Aja and I have a conversation during Earth Month. We cover a lot of ground today discussing fast fashion, ways to challenge our consumption and some of the more insidious aspects of the fashion industry and how it relates back to colonialism. Thanks to Aja being so generous with her time we chatted it UP so I broke our recording into two episodes because I didn't want you to miss anything and wanted to keep it digestible. (Control freak? Moi? Neverrrrrrr.) I hope you enjoy Part 1 this week and rethink any future Shein purchases moving ahead :) Resources mentioned:NooworksBig Bud PressLora Gene Céline Semaan and The Slow Factory Where to find us:Aja's WebsiteAja's IGSupport Aja's PatreonBuy Aja's Book Shop Aja's collection with Lora Gene How to Be Human InstagramAnna's InstagramBook a session with Anna

In episode 291, Kestrel welcomes Abby Mills, aka @abbyontheinternet, to the show. A product designer working in tech in the San Francisco Bay Area, Abby is a style enthusiast, thrifter, beginner sewist, and a slow fashion + sustainability advocate. “If we're talking about the original definition of de-influencing, I think it's great that more people are talking about this. There's a wider conversation that's happening now, and it's this newer idea to a more mainstream audience. And I think that a lot of people are craving this conversation. I think there's a strong response because people are pretty sick of being advertised to — they're craving the substance, they're craving this authenticity, they're craving people with a unique point of view.” -Abby You have most likely heard about this week's topic – DE-INFLUENCING.  It's something that started trending over on TikTok earlier this year, and has taken on many forms since then. In its origins, it was about becoming more critical about the things that we buy – and it started when a lot of so-called influencers started telling folks what NOT to buy, instead of their typical MO which is to focus on selling us things from their brand partners – things we more often than not, don't need. This is a refreshing idea – I mean, our feeds are flooded with sponcon these days. Apparently traditional influencer marketing was a $16.4 billion industry last year, and we are becoming increasingly aware of how much we are being marketed to on a constant basis. But while the initial concept of de-influencing is refreshing, it's definitely not new. There are several *influencers* or *content creators* who have been talking about issues around overconsumption and fast fashion and buying less for years now. Insert writer Aja Barber or creator Heidi Kaluza or drag queen Kimberly Clark – who was doing anti-hauls on YouTube 7 years ago, or this week's guest – who sometimes calls herself an ex-influencer. Over the last couple of months, we have seen the meaning of de-influencer shift rapidly. It's gone from being about critiquing our consumerist society to instead, being co-opted by influencers and marketers as an opportunity to share why you shouldn't buy this product and instead, you should just buy that product! Before we dive deep into all these layers – let's take a step back and momentarily examine what the origins of the influencer industry were all about.  This week's guest reminds us that the influencer industry was built off of the idea that folks trust the authenticity of everyday people, aka influencers, more than actual brands. But, aren't we all struggling to trust *influencers* today? Aren't we regularly overwhelmed with searching for some sort of authenticity, because so much of the content we consume was created, solely because someone was paid to create it? As this week's guest proposes – if influencers were actually doing their jobs (which includes being truthful and honest with their communities), would the de-influencing trend even exist? If you can't tell yet, we go down a labyrinth of a rabbit hole with this one – but a lot of the discussion circles back to this primary question — Can de-influencing help us combat overconsumption? Quotes & links from the conversation: “Deinfluencing EXPLAINED Sustainability, Overconsumption, & Deifluencers” — video by Queer Brown Vegan that Kestrel mentions “The new TikTok trend is convincing people not to buy things”, article in The Washington Post that Kestrel mentions “Can Social Media's New Deinfluencing Trend Really Encourage Us To Buy Less Stuff?”, article in British Vogue by Aditi Mayer that Kestrel mentions  Aja Barber — one of the original folks who have been talking about de-influencing concepts (mentioned on the show) Heidi Kaluza — one of the original folks who have been talking about de-influencing concepts (mentioned on the show) Kimberly Clark — one of the original folks who have been talking about de-influencing concepts (mentioned on the show) Mandy Lee — *trend* analyst who has discussed de-influencing (mentioned on the show) “I started to understand what monetizing was all about — when I came into this industry, I naively did not understand how to get paid to be on the internet. And now, if you're a content creator or a vlogger or an influencer or whatever you call yourself — if you're monetizing, you're in the advertising industry. And this is not a judgement, you know, the advertising industry is a huge industry — there are many smart and creative people. So, it's not a judgment, but it's a fact. If you want to be paid to be on the internet and you're not being paid by your following, like through subscribers, you're part of the advertising industry.” -Abby (15:14) “That's something that I try to practice throughout many aspects of my life is allowing myself to have little moments of failures and mistakes and being kind with myself so that I can feel confident to try new things … mistakes are an integral part of the learning process. You know, they're not accidental — they really are necessary if you want to learn and you want to grow.” -Abby (49:20) Follow Abby on Instagram >

Writer, stylist, and sustainable fashion expert Aja Barber reads her first Agatha Christie in order to discuss Cards on the Table with host Rebecca Thandi Norman. As an avid reader, what does Aja think of Christie's work, and will she be reading another mystery? Listen to her first impressions, including whether she'd want to hang out with Poirot and if she was able to solve the mystery herself. Aja and Rebecca discuss how to love imperfect books, what they read as children, and the joy in pursuing your passions.Aja Barber's Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/AjaBarberConsumed - The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerismhttps://bookshop.org/a/87919/9781538709849Aja's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ajabarber/?hl=enNext episode: The Man in the Brown Suithttps://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780062986405 Thank you to producer Kate Krosschell and sound engineer Winther Robinson. Follow along at @teaandmurder. You can always reach us at teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for being here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are two seemingly contradicting realities of “conscious consumerism”: No matter how “consciously” we buy, we aren't going to shop our way into a more sustainable and equitable world. The ways we do/don't spend our money are incredibly impactful. Maybe this is confusing at first glance, but it becomes clearer when we explore what conscious consumerism is on the individual and collective level. “Consuming consciously” is INCREDIBLY important. It's my belief, though, that it's important in ways that we might not first think. How/what we consume is a statement about what we believe and affirm is good. It's about what values we put above all others. It's about which systems and structures of power we support. And, which we choose to reject. In this episode, with the help of Aja Barber, fashion consultant, stylist, and writer, we'll explore the nuance behind “buying better,” how we should define conscious consumerism, and offer tactical steps as to how you can do so yourself. -- --

On this episode of How We Got Here, Steph and Rachel chat with THE Aja Barber—writer, stylist, consultant, activist—whose work deals with the intersection of sustainability, fashion, colonialism, the textile industry, feminism, and all the ways the not-great systems we live with affect our buying habits. WHEW! Aja tells us all about how problematic the fashion industry is, how she found herself with a job that didn't even exist just 10 years ago, and how dads are the kings of slow fashion (but also gender norms and social pressures UGH!). Aja teaches us how everyone can practice sustainable buying practices, including those of us who are on a tight budget (thrifting, eBay, deciding if you really need a sequined sweater from ASOS that you'll only wear once to a holiday-work thing?) or plus size (hello, @selltradeplus and Conscious Clothing!) You can support Aja on Patreon here.Follow her on Instagram (@ajabarber, informative and delightful) and Twitter (@AjaSaysHello, informative and spicy).And, you can buy her (informative and fantastic) book Consumed at any of these links.

Just in time for the holiday season, Amy and Mary chat with Aja Barber - a writer, stylist and consultant who works at the intersections of fashion and sustainability. They dive into the problems with fast fashion, and its worst offender and Aja's sworn enemy Shein. They discuss Aja's recent book - Consumed, talk about more ethical options for gift giving, and more.Follow us on twitter @RealHotTake

How many new clothing garments do you buy each year?  Data from the American Apparel & Footwear Association says that the average American bought about 69 items of clothing and 7 and a half pairs of shoes in the year 2020. The days of buying two pairs of jeans and two nice tops for each new season seem to be out of fashion in recent years. It's easier than ever to buy lots of clothes, but what are the consequences of that ease? We look at our fashion consumption habits, the ethical ramifications of "fast fashion," and accessible alternatives with Aja Barber, author of CONSUMED: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism, and a contributing editor at Elle UK. 

How many new clothing garments do you buy each year?  Data from the American Apparel & Footwear Association says that the average American bought about 69 items of clothing and 7 and a half pairs of shoes in the year 2020. The days of buying two pairs of jeans and two nice tops for each new season seem to be out of fashion in recent years. It's easier than ever to buy lots of clothes, but what are the consequences of that ease? We look at our fashion consumption habits, the ethical ramifications of "fast fashion," and accessible alternatives with Aja Barber, author of CONSUMED: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism, and a contributing editor at Elle UK. 

Writer, stylist, and consultant Aja Barber joins the show to give the lowdown on fast fashion and its effects on climate change, race, and the Global South. From Shein hauls to Ghana's Kantamanto Market, there's a lot of needles to thread but Aja's got us covered.

The Resale Edit: Weekly Edition #4How Can Brands Address Scope 3 Emissions Through Circular Models?Selfridges put a climate stake in the ground–and it was a big one: Reduce scope 3 emissions by 2030 and transition 45% of the business to circular models such as resale and rental.Why is this a big deal?First, let's define Scope 3. Scope 3 emissions are the indirect emission from activities typically upstream of business–such as the effects of producing the items department stores sell. While Scope 3 emissions can comprise 90%+ of the overall company's GHG footprint, few are committing to Scope 3 emission reduction targets because affecting indirect emissions is difficult to control.What is interesting about Selfridge's commitment is the use of a circular model to influence Scope 3 emissions–making it easier for customers to rent, trade-in and shop used thereby reducing emissions without needing to influence suppliers. And while it's hard to know how these goals will be achieved, I am inspired by the commitment and moved to be a part of the solution.Bold commitments that aren't “window dressings” are needed more than ever and perhaps one of the greatest benefits for brands willing to lead is attracting the right minds and talent to lead the way.Sourcing Journal ran a piece titled, Secondhand Shopping Is Mainstream, citing Offer Up's and Vestiaire's resale reports out this week. Again very little new data at this point but a few stats worth noting:* 70% of items purchased, customers stated were displacing a new purchase* 50% of sellers said they would not otherwise have taken any action with the item* 17kg cited of CO2 displaced per item- this figure is 5-7X higher than others have claimed and it's worth digging in a bitNow let's conclude this week with BoF…Is Resale Fuelling Overconsumption? It's a simple question that has multiple answers. Resale is a massive customer trend. However, depending on the model, it may or may not support sustainability goals.While I appreciate Pretty Little Thing taking action in launching a secondary marketplace, items that sell new for $8 are unlikely to be traded in and resold. Brands with high secondary market demand such as Hermes, Patagonia, Reformation, and Michael Kors can resell a well-made item 4-5 times, displacing the need to make, transport, and sell 2-3 new items. Those items will displace new production, and allow more people to enjoy high-quality pieces and smaller closets. All resale is not created equally.So What:1. Brands can address Scope 3 emissions through circular models such as rental and resale programs as Selfridges aspires to show, even if they can't commit to influencing their supply base.2. Remember all resale is not created equally. Brands will need to ask hard-hitting questions, layout non-negotiables, and crystalize a vision for the role of their resale programs to customers, shareholders, and the planet. Resources: Selfridge wants half of transactions to be resale, repair, rental or refills by 2030The GuardianRefill, Repair, Resale is the future. The retailer Selfridge has a goal is for about half of its interactions to be on resale, repair, and rentals by 2030. Selfridge wants to continue to step up action after increasing sales of secondhand items by 240% to 17,771 pieces last year and facilitating 28,000 repairs.Selfridge Goes Bold With Sweeping Net Zero Commitments, But Are They Realistic?ForbesSelfridge is attempting to go for gold by meeting their net zero emissions target 10 years ahead of schedule. They announced their goals for emission reductions in Project Earth but are they actually attainable? This article suggests there may be a data gap among other things. The Inside Track on Our MethodologyVestiaire Collective Vestiaire, a beloved luxury resale site has issued it's 2022 impact report. This report shows the impact recommerce has on society and provides feedback and insights the most shocking being that 70% of items prevented a first-hand purchase which is a new buyer behavior trend. California Approves a Wave of Aggressive New Climate MeasuresThe New York TimesA record $54 billion in climate spending along with tight restrictions on oil and gas drilling, California has now placed it's most demanding efforts to combat climate change. Legislature's approved a mandate that will eliminate carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere by 2045. Can it be done? OfferUp® Recommerce Report 2022Recommerce ReportOfferUp's 2022 report found that in 2021 recommerce has had the highest growth rate the industry has ever seen, growing by nearly 15%. It is more clear than ever that Americans are obsessed with buying and selling pre-owned items, but why is this just now happening? The report found that 93% of respondents noted that inflation impacts the way they shop, leaning towards buying and selling secondhand goods with an emphasis on making and saving money. Recommerce tech firm grows as REI, Lululemon expand used apparel salesRetail DiveAs more consumers move toward sustainable and affordable shopping, Trove now offers customers a convenient way to trade in gently used items in more than 700 stores nationwide. Additionally, Trove is on track to double its business this year as it has increased its orders by nearly 60% year to date. Secondhand Shopping Is Mainstream. Now What?Sourcing JournalWith more than 80 percent of U.S. consumers engaging in shopping and selling pre-owned goods, it is safe to assume that secondhand shopping is the new, well, shopping. As retailers and brands implement their own resale markets through companies like Trove, the trend in re-commerce is creating a gap in the market for new technology solutions to enhance consumers secondhand shopping experience. For instance, Beni, a free browser extension, helps consumers search for products, by offering secondhand alternatives on sites such a The RealReal and Rent the Runway. Is Resale Fuelling Overconsumption?Business of FashionPretty Little Thing joins the resale market, and the response is to say the least, not so pretty. With PLT joining the resale community, questions arise about whether resale has become a sort of camouflage for fast fashion. Writer and consultant, Aja Barber, weighs in on the argument stating, “A brand putting a resale platform on their site when they're selling you this idea of constant newness still, that's not a positive change.” Luxury Resale Site Resee Launches Funding Round Ahead of U.S. ExpansionWomen's Wear DailyResee, the Paris-based luxury resale site, has launched its Series A funding round as it projects immense growth within the next year. The funding will be put towards expanding to the United States and opening a new brick-and-mortar location in London. Although the brands reach is much smaller in comparison to its competitors like The RealReal, Resee sees higher transaction rates. Selfridges Doubles Down on Resale, Rental in Sustainability PushBloombergIn an effort to reduce the fashion industry's impact on the environment, UK's Selfridges pushes rental services and repairs as a new addition to its Re-Selfridges marketplace. The goal of this push is to raise the initiatives transactions from 1% to 45% by 2030.

It sucks to go shopping and find something you love, only to realize it isn't made in your size. We have been there too many times, and talk a lot about how brands need to be more size inclusive. Our girl Nicolette Mason has been on the frontlines of this important conversation for a long time, and is truly a pioneer of change in the fashion industry in the best ways. She is one of the first plus size content creators we met in LA, and both Raeann and Kristina have been following her journey and benefiting from her content for forever. Nicolette is not only a content creator, Marie Claire writer, and designer, she's also a consultant for fashion brands who want to expand their sizing to be more inclusive. In this conversation we dive deep into the tangible steps brands can take to be more size inclusive, the challenges they face that consumers may not see, what's considered size inclusive, how “size inclusive” is being used as a marketing tool and how to separate your value and worth from the size of clothing you wear.   “No one looks at a plus size person and thinks, ‘I want to be fat,' because the world we live in literally makes being fat horrible. What's wrong with letting someone exist in their body in clothes that make them feel good? And why are people so upset about it?” - Raeann   We also talk about: How Kristina feels now that the news is out! How men and women perceive having sex on the first date “You have such a beautiful face” - is it really a compliment as a plus size person? Justice for Britney Abercrombie's ad with a visibly plus size content creator backlash What we say to people who think “fat celebration” is a thing How Nicolette gets clients for her brand consulting partnerships How she called out Marie Claire and got a job What's challenging for brands in becoming more size inclusive Old Navy's size expansion “failure” Opportunities for smaller brands to be more size inclusive  Brands that are expanding sizing well A shift in consumerism, sustainability and fast fashion Value and worth being attached to a size/number Scarcity mindset in plus size women developing personal style What is considered “size inclusive” in Nicolette's opinion What Nicolette would like to see from the fashion industry in the future Boundaries as a content creator Ask Away: Should I tell my friend I have a crush on a guy she's hooking up with knowing that she doesn't have serious feelings?   “Our bodies are so individual. Assigning any sense of morality or superiority or inferiority based on an arbitrary number, that's literally arbitrary, there's no consistency from one brand or style to the next. We can't assign our value or worth based on that.” - Nicolette   New podcast episodes of Confident Collective drop every Tuesday.   Resources: Follow Nicolette Mason on TikTok and Instagram Follow these writers/creators who talk more in depth about these topics: Aja Barber (fashion writer and theorist on consumption, ethical fashion, and developing your own personal style): @ajabarber Marielle Elizabeth (sustainability): @marielle.elizabeth Heidi (criticism on fast fashion, consumption, and influencer culture): @the_rogue_essentials Follow us on Instagram: @confidentcollective  Follow the Hosts/Founders: @kristinazias & @raeannlangas Learn more: https://www.theconfidentcollective.com/ Stay in the know with our newsletter!

Hi Babies! We're taking a lil summer break, but please enjoy this replay episode with Aja Barber!Kate is proactive about her health and Doree cries in bed while reading. Then, writer, stylist, and consultant Aja Barber joins them to talk about her book Consumed, the consequences of fast fashion, and her voracious reading habits. To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach them at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at forever35podcast@gmail.com.Visit forever35podcast.com for links to everything they mention on the show or visit shopmyshelf.us/forever35.Follow the podcast on Twitter (@Forever35Pod) and Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and join the Forever35 Facebook Group (Password: Serums). Sign up for the newsletter! at forever35podcast.com/newsletter. This episode is sponsored byMEJURI - Head to Mejuri.com to shop new arrivals now. CALM - For 40% off a Calm Premium subscription, head to calm.com/forever35.ISSUU - Get started today for FREE or sign-up for a premium account and get 50% off when you go to issuu.com/podcast and use promo code FOREVER35.GLADSKIN - Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first order at gladskin.com/FOREVER35. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you ever wonder where old clothes end up? We see so many ads for unlimited types of clothing, the shops are full of people… When they're worn out or just tired of a style, do most people donate items? Repurpose them? Recycle? The simple answer: most of them go into a trash wasteland and end up contributing to climate change. Aja Barber is an eco-conscious fashion consultant, personal stylist, speaker, and author of Consumed: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism. Her line of work focuses on sustainability and its intersection with ethics, feminism, and racism, particularly in the fashion industry.  As a sustainable fashion consultant, Aja makes sure to educate the general public about sustainable and ethical manufacturing, specifically with garments in the fashion industry, in the hope of creating a better and safer planet. She has written for online publications such as Eco-Age, The Guardian, and CNN. Still, she is most active in opening up conversations and informing people about sustainable and ethical fashion on her Instagram. During the conversation, Cory and Aja talk about the impact of the fashion industry on our climate crisis, how fast fashion contributes to colonial waste, the core of consumer culture, and what role we can play to creatively solve these problems. Aja also shares her journey in writing her first book and gives her advice on how to stop consumerism.   ⭐ SPONSORED BY: The Social Good Network   -- --  

Welcome to the Wintering Sessions with Katherine May.This week, Katherine asks Aja Barber how we can change the way we buy clothes.Many of us have an uneasy feeling about the clothes we buy and wear. Although we know that there are ethical issues with their production, few of us understand how to change our behaviour, and make better choices. As a stylist and fashion consultant, Aja makes it her business to understand the whole supply chain, from raw materials to disposal. There are some dark stories to absorb, but there's also plenty of hope: Aja shows that the change starts with us, and with the joy we find in the garments we love.We also talk about Aja's path to the work she does now, and her beautiful practice of getting dressed on Instagram. She can teach us so much about about learning to love our own bodies, and to cherish our old clothes.We talked about: How we engage with fashionHow changing in habits can mean opting out of the systemHow to take care of your stuff so it lastsAJA LINKSOnlineInstagramConsumed bookKATHERINE LINKSShop all books from The Wintering SessionsPatreonHomepageTwitterInstagramThe Wintering SessionsKatherine's writing classNote: this contains affiliate links which means Katherine will receive a small commission for any purchases made. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We read Aja Barber's debut book, Consumed, this month, + Morgan (@mostlyecomorgan) and I could wait to discuss it! Consumed: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism pushed us to reassess our frameworks on sustainability and fashion. We discuss major themes such as the international 'secondhand' market (read: >80% of donated clothes in the Global South are sent overseas), major financial disparities of multinational brands, + the pressure on consumers to both buy more and buy better. More for you: 135: The Real Problems with Fast Fashion: How Racism, Classism, + Saviorism Perpetuate an Exploitive System | Aja Barber Thanks to our sponsors today! OSEAmalibu.com with code "ECOCHIC" DailyHarvest.com/ECOCHIC Find me on: Instagram @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez, on Facebook, Twitter, and now TikTok.

Aja Barber's website, instagram, facebookAja Barber's book, Consumed: The Need for Collective ChangeAja intentionally has only one sponsor, Vestiaire Collective and provides special access to her  Patreon supporters.Aja mentions Fashion Revolution, the world's largest fashion activism movementWhat should everyone watch? Aja says “The Story of Stuff!” BlackWomenStitch Instagram,  homepage, Patreon

Mariquita takes a moment to talk about The Wonders, the debut novel by Spanish poet, Elena Medel. The Wonders is a gorgeous exploration of family, security, politics, and independence, and it will leave you in a daze. Then Renee walks us through the May Feminist Book Club book pick and box items.   Books mentioned:The Wonders by Elena MedelConsumed by Aja Barber (sign up for our May box by May 9!) Follow and support our hosts:    Follow Mariquita: InstagramFollow Renee: Instagram // Twitter Beyond the Box: Our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday   This episode was edited by Sarah Hernandez and Renee Powers and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people.   Original music by @iam.onyxrose   Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website, sign up for our emails, shop our Bookshop.org recommendations, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest.

Every year, Europeans chuck away millions of tons of clothing. The EU has a new plan to tackle the huge environmental impact of the fashion and textile industry — but can it make a difference? We asked the model and activist Nimue Smit to take a look. We're also talking about the UK's extremely controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, and a legal leap forward for Spain's single parents. This week's Isolation Inspiration: Lithuanian clothing exchange Vinted, and Belgian Netflix comedy 'Soil' ('Grond'). A few things Nimue mentioned that listeners might want to check out: 'Consumed' by Aja Barber, Depop, Vestiaire Collective, Sustainable Fashion Giftcard, Rank A Brand. 02:17 Bad Week: UK asylum policy 13:44 Good Week: Spain's single parents 19:49 Interview: Nimue Smit on fixing the fashion industry 34:02 Isolation Inspiration: Vinted and Grond 36:28 Happy Ending: Teaching teens to love natural history Thanks for listening! If you enjoy our podcast and would like to help us keep making it, we'd love it if you'd consider chipping in a few euros / dollars / pounds a month at patreon.com/europeanspodcast. You can also help new listeners find the show by leaving us a review or giving us five stars on Spotify. Producer: Katy Lee and Wojciech Oleksiak, with thanks to Katz Laszlo Music: Jim Barne and Mariska Martina This podcast is part of the Are We Europe family. Find more like-minded European podcasts at areweeurope.com/audio-family. Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | hello@europeanspodcast.com

Find Shams el-Din Rogers' on InstagramShams mentions reading Vicki Robin,Shams volunteers at Creative Reuse Toronto.Lisa and Sham mention Aja Barber and her book Consumed Aja is on the podcast next week!Lisa mentions a poem by Francis Ellen Watkins HarperLisa also mentions Fannie Lou Hamer's 1971 speech "Nobody's free until everybody's free."Shams mentions Shaun King's vertically-integrated, Black t-shirt company, A Real OneBlack Women Stitch's NEW webpage, patreon

It seems like everyone is obsessed with fast fashion, and social media has been huge in helping brands like SHEIN, Zara and other online retailers show up in your Instagram, Facebook and TikTok feeds. Love 'em or hate 'em, you can't deny these brands have changed many people's relationship with clothing. Shopping is cheaper, sizing is seemingly more inclusive, and being trendy is more accessible than ever. SHEIN even landed a spot on TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies of 2022 list for its impact. But before you hit check out on your cart, know this: there are some real environmental costs to buying these uber cheap clothes. Ahead of Earth Day, we're returning to one of our favorite episodes to share the three questions you should be asking yourself to see if that $20 top is really worth the cost. You'll hear from: Aja Barber, writer, stylist, fashion consultant and author of “Consumed: The Need for Collective Change” Want more Skimm?  Sign up for our free daily newsletter Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts Skimm'd by Senior Producer and Host Bridget Armstrong. Produced by Alaisha Key. Engineered by Andrew Callaway. TheSkimm's senior director of audio is Graelyn Brashear.

In this episode of The Discomfort Practice I get the chance to sit and talk to someone I've admired for a long time. Aja Barber is a well-known and respected stylist, author and activist who focuses on telling the truth about the human and environmental devastation caused by the fast fashion industry. We talk about the stark facts of fast fashion: - 80% of garment workers in the world, the majority of whom are not paid a living wage. Unionization is crushed and they are vulnerable to sexual and physical abuse, simply to produce the tee shirt we casually pick up in a shop and buy with delight because it's ‘cheap.' - 10% of greenhouse gas emissions (which contribute to the rapid acceleration of climate change and the irrevocable loss of natural resources) is caused by the fashion industry. - We live in an age where paying workers a fair wage has become a marketing tool – something brands celebrate about themselves – because it's so uncommon they feel justified in using that as positioning. When it's actually basically admitting that exploitation is so embedded in our systems of production and consumption – of fashion and everything else – that it's actually worth noting when someone pays the workers at the end of their supply chain anything but wages that keep them in poverty. - Many brands produce 50 fashion lines a year – that's nearly one a week – and marketing and the culture around us has programmed us to buy buy buy, simply to feed their business model. So that dress you buy to wear once is making billionaires richer while keeping the poor poor. Aja and I talk about many of the great points in her recent book, Consumed: the need for collective change, colonialism, climate change and consumerism. Aja urges listeners to think about the human behind the label and choose not to buy any new clothes for one week – or even longer. To break a habit of consumption that is literally consuming our planet and propagating human misery. So pull up a chair, settle in and let's get uncomfortable together! Follow me on Instagram @thebetsyreed Find Aja Barber @ajabarber Order Aja's Book via her website or anywhere you like to order books: https://www.ajabarber.com    

Amanda McCarty, the host of Clotheshorse and an experienced buyer in the fast fashion industry, is giving us an inside look at the practices used by the fast fashion industry and revealing the realities of working for fast fashion corporations.You'll hear about:How overproduction is part of fast fashion's business modelWhy most deals today are really just a delusionWhat drove the dramatic drop in quality of fashionWhat the toxic environment is like many fast fashion corporate officesHow Amazon is taking the fashion world by storm (but not in a good way...)And why small business is the futureHit play to hear Amanda pull back the curtain on the fast fashion industry! FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT:https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/amanda-mccarty-clotheshorse LINKS MENTIONED:#PayUp MovementThe Rana Plaza factory collapse (Article)The Amazon That Customers Don't See (Article)EP22 Aja Barber on Colonialism, Consumerism, and Changing the Fashion Industry (Podcast) CONNECT WITH AMANDA & CLOTHESHORSE:WebsiteInstagram - @clotheshorsepodcastEmailClotheshorse Podcast CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH & CONSCIOUS STYLE:WebsiteInstagramPinterestYouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE CONSCIOUS EDIThttps://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/edit  

The journey to consuming less and reclaiming our collective power is an imperfect, emotional, and challenging one. Consuming stuff is embedded into our identities and our culture. We are told that we deserve to buy things, and that ownership defines our worth. For the sake of our planet's health and our own freedom, it is well worth the hard work of dismantling our addiction to stuff and asking ourselves questions about who we want to be. Aja Barber joins Reseed for a fascinating and frank conversation that delves into intersections between fashion, justice, and climate, wildest dreams for remaking the fashion ecosystem, and how to balance individual and collective action. She digs into her book Consumed - The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism. Aja is a highly respected writer, stylist and consultant whose work deals with the intersections of sustainability and the fashion landscape. She writes for outlets like The Guardian and CNN, and for her thriving online community. Her work builds heavily on ideas behind privilege, wealth inequality, racism, feminism, colonialism and how to fix the fashion industry with all these things in mind.Consuming less is not easy, and sometimes our stuff threatens to consume us. Our rites of passage, rituals, celebrations, hard times, boredom, and life changes are marked often by the accumulation of more things. Consumption is deeply intertwined with colonialism, is built on unjust labour conditions that keep people in poverty, and fuels climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution. Even when we know that, in the context of consumption being so wedded to our identities and society, buying less can be really frustrating, emotional, and - ultimately - it can be liberating. 

Aja Barber is a writer and sustainable fashion consultant and she has recently written a book called Consumed. Aja's work talks about the intersections of today's consumer markets (focusing on fashion) and how racism, colonialism, feminism all have a place in the conversation. In today's episode, we talk about fast fashion. The fashion industry pumps out 100 billion items per year on the backs of the global south. Jo and Aja will invite you to take stock of your consumer habits and how you may be participating in an industry that runs on exploitation and causes harm to the planet.   In This Episode 4:09 - taking stock of fast fashion and consumerism 11:41 - fashion as a colonial system 16:19 - which clothing items cause the most harm 20:17 - how everyone can actually afford ethically sourced clothing 39:55 - honoring our interconnectedness through your fashion choices   Connect with Aja Consumed Instagram Patreon

So excited to be join today by Aja Barber. She is a writer, personal stylist and style consultant based in South London. Her work focuses on sustainability, ethics, intersectional feminism racism and all the ways systems of power effect our buying habits.Her debut book 'CONSUMED THE NEED FOR COLLECTIVE CHANGE: COLONIALISM, CLIMATE CHANGE & CONSUMERISM' is out now!We discuss not only her book - obviously - but questions like is fast fashion killing fashion for future designers? How you can do slow fashion, how not to fall for the fast fashion styling tricks, respecting the so called unskilled jobs, why we don't need all the things and what the fashion industry needs to do to get out of this hot mess and social media's role in all of this.Aja Barbers Book UKhttps://uk.bookshop.org/books/consumed-the-need-for-collective-change-colonialism-climate-change-consumerism/9781914240041Aja Barbers Book UShttps://bookshop.org/books/consumed-the-need-for-collective-change-colonialism-climate-change-and-consumerism/9781538709849Aja's Socialshttps://www.instagram.com/ajabarber/https://twitter.com/AjaSaysHelloAja's Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/AjaBarberLora's episodehttps://podfollow.com/age-of-plastic/episode/c6670fc1a86db785dfcf606726afe908512761d4/viewGET IN TOUCH!https://www.instagram.com/ageofplasticpodcast/https://twitter.com/andrea_foxhttps://www.iamandreafox.co.uk/https://www.facebook.com/ageofplasticpodcast

Quantum Quote: “If you can't love yourself, how the hell are you going to love anyone else?” – Ru Paul Isn't it a bit ironic that we – human beings – don't really prefer plastic jewelry and other “fake” possessions - but it's been years and we're still living with plastics? Don't we know that plastics are all fake? That's why it's such an insult when someone is called “plastic”. The most easily seen environmental issue on this planet is the continuous use of plastics. Virtually all plastics come from fossil fuels, and end up in landfills, or in the oceans and everywhere else… We all have the power to choose what we bring inside our homes. And there are a lot of ways to recycle plastics into something more sustainable - for both our lives, and the planet's. Before you buy any product, ask yourself: What is it made of? Who made it? How long are you going to use it? What are you going to do once it comes to the end of its life? Considering these things whenever we purchase products might sound exhausting, but in reality, aside from saving money, it also takes us a step closer towards sustaining life on Earth.  Listen to this episode with Andrea Fox and check the Age of Plastic Podcast for more insights.    Andrea Fox is the host of the Age of Plastic Podcast – an environmental podcast with tips on how to live plastic free! Host Andrea Fox tackles big ethical issues in the hope of overcoming the climate change overwhelm and the guilt from our use of single-use plastics.    Sign up for a free webclass to discover how easy it is to get ultra-efficient geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home – without the pain of emptying your savings account.   In “The Power Of Earth With Comfort” From Climate Master webclass, you'll discover the answers every homeowner needs to know, including:   How geothermal heating and cooling can draw energy from the ground beneath our feet (for pennies) Why homeowners everywhere are making the switch The secrets to securing utility incentives and tax credits to pay for a large portion of your new geothermal system and much more…   If you are tired of rising energy costs and want to save up to 70% on your energy bills, Go to www.AWESomeEarthKind.com and register now for this FREE special event that will show you exactly how to get geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home.   The most immediate climate issue that's on the table RIGHT NOW is passing the Build Back Better Act – the largest piece of climate legislation that's ever been proposed in the history of our country. That single bill will put us on track to meet – and even exceed – our goals, which is hugely important and necessary if we want life on this planet to continue. Multiply your climate impact by a factor of 1,000 with #CodeRedClimate & CodeRedCongress.com  (https://coderedcongress.com/)  SuperNova #1. There are ways you can live life more sustainably. There are so many things you are able to do without even lifting a finger to be more sustainable and to live in a slightly more waste-free, plastic-free life.   SuperNova #2. Everyone is capable of doing a certain amount of research, and every small step is getting us to a better, more sustainable planet for everyone.   SuperNova #3. There is no one solution. It has to be a little bit of everything.     Worst Career Moment: “In terms of not being the most energy efficient I could have been and maybe not considering the climate. There was one year where my husband and I probably went on a trip every single month, and a few of those were long haul trips. Looking back, that was a heavy carbon footprint year. That was definitely a time where I look back and go, ‘I'm gonna offset my carbon footprint.' Please don't buy stuff that people don't need. There's a lot of stuff in the landfill that I wish I didn't buy.” – Andrea Fox   Aha Moment: “AirCarbon is very exciting. Plastic alternatives really are exciting in terms of decarbonizing the economy. I also think Juliet Davenport is a great example. She used to be the CEO of Good Energy here in the UK, and now she works on energy research and renewables. Realizing that there can be some green washing around your energy provider, but even just saying ‘I want a renewable energy provider' is a message to the energy market. I think everyone is capable of doing a certain amount of research, and every small step is getting us to a better, more sustainable planet for everyone.” – Andrea Fox     Best Advice She's Ever Received: “Done is better than perfect. Don't let perfection ruin just creating and starting something.” – Andrea Fox   Personal Habit that Contributes to Success: “The Pomodoro Method where if you're really struggling to start something, just set a timer for 20 minutes and concentrate on it for 20 minutes. Normally, by the time you've done that, you're on a roll and you've already made a big start.” – Andrea Fox   Internet Resource: Amyam Nguyen from @sustainableandsocial   Book Recommendation: “The Artist's Way” by Julia Cameron; “Consumed: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism” by Aja Barber; and “Is It Really Green?: Everyday Eco Dilemmas Answered” by Georgina Wilson-Powell   Magic Wand: “I would ban virgin plastic and fossil fuel extraction. Whether we do that with an out and out ban or whether that's tax incentives or disincentives, I would love to see us using the plastic that we have already created and turning that into plastic products and really using our recycling, because so little of our recycling actually is turned back into new products. I think that would definitely speed up the move to more renewable energy sources, more renewable energy jobs, and ending this endless cycle of fossil fuel plastic that we're stuck with at the moment.” – Andrea Fox   WTF or F: “We've had some extreme weather in London recently which has seen the tube flooding. I remember someone on a podcast saying we need to think about the climate for the next generation. Why not just be selfish and think about the climate for yourself? And he was like, I love skiing. I'm not going to get to do that in a rapidly warming Earth and I was like, I love skiing. So yeah, I suppose my extreme weather would be - let's keep the temperatures as they are so I can continue to skate, please.” – Andrea Fox   Most Energized About Today: “I'm most energized about social connections and connecting to nature. I'm looking forward to seeing my family very soon. I'm looking forward to seeing some friends later on this year. And to get out in nature. I'm asking everyone who's listening to the Age of Plastic podcast this season to listen to the podcast when you're outside and tag me on your post on social media to encourage me to get outside. Because I need to do it more. I think we all feel energized by that, don't we?” – Andrea Fox   Next Step: “I love supporting petitions from my guests on the podcast and campaigns, and stopping the oil field is one at the moment. Putting pressure on the Prime Minister here in the UK to not to open up the extra oil field and prioritize renewables. But I want to sort of work on my own magic wand. Maybe the Age of Plastic podcast could ban virgin plastic in the UK. Who knows? But I want to focus on one doing something like that with the community we built around the podcast.” – Andrea Fox   Parting Advice: “It's okay to fail. No one really knows what they're doing, frankly. So just try and start it and they will come.” – Andrea Fox     Connect: Email: iamandreafox@gmail.com  Podcast: https://podfollow.com/age-of-plastic/ Instagram: @ageofplasticpodcast Instagram: @helloiamandreafox Twitter: @andrea_fox      

CN: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault and rape, homicide and vigilantism.Hello there everyone! I've tinkered with the format of the show this week, quite by accident. However, it turns out I like the tinkering and I'm curious to know what you think about it. New format might look something like this: Intro, followed by a short segment called SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT in which my guest and I unpack something that's widely accepted as being standard or traditional but is probably pretty indefensible when it comes down to it, and then a much longer and meatier segment talking about a more specific issue. This might be something that's happened in the news that week or something we've read about or an idea we've had or even the particular specialty of the guest in question (for example, in Aja Barber's episode we would have devoted this segment to discussing her work around fashion and sustainability). Finally, each episode will end with a very short segment on something that's bringing joy or working positively in the world.My guest this week is hotline regular, KAREN PICKERING. She's a feminist and a community builder, and is currently writing her third book THE MOTHER OF ALL SHOCKS, a book about the industry of motherhood and all the ways we are being failed by it while encouraged to enter it. She's one of my besties! Here's how the episode looks:SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT: Karen used to work at the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, and we talk here about the cultural practice of women changing their names after marriage to men. Why is this still happening? Where does it come from? And why is 'choice' such an illusion?THE MEATY MIDDLE: There's a heavy content note for this segment, because the topic is pretty full on. A tiktok popped into my feed the other night, featuring a man who spent 19 and a half years in prison. The reason he first entered the system (and stayed in it, as so often happens with the prison industrial complex)? When he was 12, he murdered another boy in his neighbourhood as an act of retaliation for the boy sexually assaulting his sister. What disturbed me about the tiktok was both in how unrepentent he still was about the crime and how enthusiastically so many of the comments supported him. It struck me as a really good example of how sexual assault and rape is only seen as real or legitimate if men take it on themselves to avenge women - because when women come forward with their own testimonies of this violence, we are so often disbelieved and further abused, with urgings to reconsider 'destroying' a man's life. Karen and I have a long discussion here about vengeance, testimony and who gets to be championed in situations like this. We touch on 'Promising Young Woman', the Brock Turner rapist trial and the documentary series, 'I'll Be Gone In The Dark'.POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME: Finally, in the joyfulness close out, Karen and I talk briefly about Ted Lasso and the immense pleasure this show is giving so many people. It's such a wonderful exploration of community and kindness, and it dissects toxic masculinity so well while demonstrating what POSITIVE masculinity looks like!Don't forget to let me know what you think of this format!Follow Karen on Instagram: @karenpickeringEmail: bigsisterhotline@gmail.comInstagram: @clementine_fordPatreon: www.patreon.com/clementineford****Support lines:LIFELINE: 13 11 141800RESPECTSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/clementineford-bigsisterhotline. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this very special LIVE recorded episode, Aja Barber (she/her), discusses what she would idealistically want in an ideal world, from healthy snacks to a fashion industry not run by polluters. This episode was recorded live at the Cheltenham Literature Festival 2021 at the VOICEBOX venue.Hosted by 21-year-old artist and climate justice activist, Tolmeia Gregory (she/her - also known as, Tolly), idealistically is the podcast where activists, artists, influencers, scientists and more are asked what they would idealistically want, in an ideal world, to inspire more people to start creating radical visions of the future.Things mentioned in this episode:Consumed by Aja Barber (waterstones.com/book/consumed/aja-barber/9781914240041)Consumed GIF Stickers (giphy.com/octopus_books)Stop Cambo TED action (instagram.com/p/CVA0FOgI2dA/)The Emperor's Cloth (instagram.com/emperorscloth/)The Future Earth by Eric HolthausAll We Can Save by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson & Katharine WilkinsonElizabeth L. ClineFashionopolis by Dana ThomasTo Die For by Lucy SiegleStay tuned for a live video recording of this episode via the Cheltenham Festivals YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/CheltenhamFestivalsYTFollow Aja Baber:Twitter: twitter.com/AjaSaysHelloInstagram: instagram.com/ajabarberPatreon: patreon.com/AjaBarberFollow the podcast:Twitter: twitter.com/idealisticallyPInstagram: instagram.com/idealisticallypodFollow the host:Twitter: twitter.com/tolmeiaInstagram: instagram.com/tolmeiawww.tolmeiagregory.com/idealisticallyRecorded by: Cheltenham Literature Festival Created and edited by: Tolmeia GregoryOriginal music by: Stowe Gregory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to this episode of the Women Changing The World podcast. In this episode, I interview Melanie Conover, who, in addition to her day job as a clinical social worker and director of people and culture at Sanctuary Night, is also a mindful consumer coach and a Remake Our World ambassador. Melanie empowers people to make more conscious decisions with their purchases and become advocates for better supply chain working conditions. We talk about:

The UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow on 31 October – 12 November 2021, so to mark these important conversations, Jess and Lauren's reccos this week are focused on books tackling sustainability and the climate emergency Books Mentioned in this Episode: No One is Too Small to Make a Difference, by Greta Thunberg, The Bigger Picture: My Fight to Becoming the New African Voice to the Climate Crises by Vanessa Nakate, How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue, Consumed by Aja Barber, Who Cares Wins: Reasons For Optimism in Our Changing World by Lily Cole, The Loneliest Polar Bear by Kale Williams and The Biggest Footprint by Rob and Tom Sears. Competition Time: We have partnered with Books That Matter to gift one lucky listener a free Books The Matter gift box! To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is subscribe, rate and review this podcast. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts leave a review and put your Instagram handle as your 'Nickname', if you're listening on another platform, subscribe then share our podcast on your instagram story and we'll track your entry that way. Each month a winner will be selected at random and informed via Instagram. Get in Touch: Instagram: @bookreccos Email: bookreccos@gmail.com Jingle written and produced by Alex Thomas licensed exclusively for Book Reccos.

Writer, stylist and consultant Aja Barber joins Kiri. Exceptionally well-dressed and exceedingly wise, Aja shares knowledge of her mastermind subject: the intersection of fashion and sustainability. Aja revels in the glory days of 90s Esprit, praises slow fashion and intentional shopping, and argues that all kids should be taught to sew in school. Aja tells Kiri what drove her to give up fast fashion for good, and how she gradually acquired a designer wardrobe via a combination of tactics and patience. We stan!Aja's new book 'Consumed' is available now from your local bookseller.Who Are You Wearing is a Little Wander production. The producer is Jo Southerd. Artwork by Mari Phillips @mythsntits Music by Ani Glass. Follow Who Are You Wearing on instagram: @whoyouwearingpod Send us an email: whoyouwearingpod@gmail.com

Hello, and welcome BACK to the Big Sister Hotline! I've been on hiatus for a few months, partly because I was taking time off to finish my book (out on November 3!) and partly because of lockdown fatigue. But here we are, launching back into the hotline with enthusiasm and vitality! In this first episode back, I'm joined by the phenomenal AJA BARBER. She's a writer, an activist and a content creator using her platform to campaign for true change in the fashion industry and its deplorable oppression of the global south, or as she would have it, the world's ‘traditionally pillaged' countries. Her Instagram video, ‘Why performative allyship is triggering', which called out brands and influencers for monetising the BLM movement, has accumulated over one million views. In her debut book, “CONSUMED: On colonialism, climate change, consumerism and the need for collective change, she lays out an unimpeachable argument against supporting fast fashion and the brands who clog up the world's waterways and landfills with it. It's a horrifying and absolutely necessary read, and in this conversation we talk about the social imperative we face to undo the impact of this industry.Some facts discussed:* It takes 5000 gallons of water to make just one t shirt and pair of jeans - so how much water is wasted every year churning out clothes that are worn once or twice before being thrown away?* The millions of clothes we discard every year in op shops and recycling bins largely end up in landfill in the backyards of people in the Global South, or as she calls it, “traditionally pillaged countries”.* In 2018 alone, H&M recorded $4.3 BILLION of unsold stock. And to put that in perspective (and as Aja told me) the length of one billion one dollar notes laid out end to end would wrap around the earth four times - meaning the cost of unsold stock for just one fast fashion company in one year alone would wrap around the earth SIXTEEN TIMES.This is before we even talk about the inhumane abuse of garment workers, none of whom see even a smidge of the profits billionaires at the top accrue.You can follow Aja here:Instagram: @ajabarberFB: @karenpickeringPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/ajabarberFeedback/Question submission: bigsisterhotline@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/clementinefordInstagram: www.instragram.com/clementine_ford(And remember, if you like the show then please consider rating and reviewing it and subscribing!)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/clementineford-bigsisterhotline. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.